3 Years On, The MCU Has Its New Mephisto Obsession

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Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Agatha All Along episodes 1 & 2Fan theories are coming out of Agatha All Along that are reminiscent of its predecessor. The MCU’s latest show is a spinoff of WandaVision, following Agatha Harkness’ journey as she attempts to regain the magic she lost to Wanda’s spell. The first two episodes of Agatha All Along already boast many similar elements to WandaVision, such as the mix of comedic and dramatic beats, as well as the nods to classic sitcoms. However, one of the biggest similarities between the two shows is the creation of a fan theory that could have big stakes down the line.
WandaVision’s quirky nature made it a project unlike anything done before in the MCU timeline, so there was plenty of room for fans to speculate where things were going. The biggest show fan theory was that Mephisto would be introduced at some point, and even the tiniest details were being analyzed as a hint of his arrival. Fans were thoroughly convinced that Mephisto would appear by the end of the season, yet the character never came. For better or for worse, the Easter eggs in Agatha All Along have already created the show’s own version of the Mephisto obsession.
Scarlet Witch's Return Has Become Agatha All Along's Mephisto Obsession Close The two biggest questions to come out of Agatha All Along are the real identity of Joe Locke’s Teen and the possibility of Scarlet Witch returning to the MCU, and both questions are linked in their answers. Fans are speculating that Locke’s character is actually a variant of Wanda’s son Billy and that his reason for traveling the Witches’ Road is so that he can gain the power to revive his mother. The introduction of an older Billy would drastically increase the chances of Wanda’s return to the MCU, and fans have become convinced about the identity of Locke’s character.
However, Agatha All Along is already falling into the same trap that WandaVision did. If Teen doesn’t end up being Billy, the series may feel like a disappointment to some fans. The other theory is that Agatha All Along will feature the revival of Scarlet Witch, and while MCU projects are meant to spark fan theories, WandaVision was a lesson in putting too many expectations on a specific one. The first two episodes of Agatha All Along made plenty of references to Wanda, and the analysis of her potential return will likely only intensify as the season goes on.
Will Agatha All Along Actually Learn From The Mephisto Obsession?

Image via Disney+ Though WandaVision’s Mephisto obsession was a lesson for fans on expectations, Marvel could learn something from the situation too. There’s no doubt that the studio saw the Mephisto discussions on social media and the reactions to the character not being introduced. Being aware of fan sentiment, Marvel should also know how fans have been feeling about Scarlet Witch’s underwhelming and undeserved death since it happened in 2021. They must’ve known that the release of a new project that has direct ties to Wanda would prompt major discussions about her return, and for it to specifically happen in Agatha All Along.

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On the other hand, Marvel has always made the Disney+ shows recommended but not necessary viewing. Reviving Scarlet Witch would obviously be a huge plot point that should arguably happen in a movie instead of a miniseries. It’s too important of a moment to be missed by general audiences who don’t keep up with the Disney+ shows, and that is if Marvel even brings her back at all. Though fans shouldn’t put all their expectations on the inclusion of Billy Maximoff or the return of Scarlet Witch in Agatha All Along, it doesn’t mean that they should give up complete hope.

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Cast Kathryn Hahn , Patti LuPone , Miles Gutierrez-Riley , Aubrey Plaza , Emma Caulfield , Debra Jo Rupp , Joe Locke , Maria Dizzia Release Date September 18, 2024 Streaming Service(s) Disney Plus Directors Jac Schaeffer , Gandja Monteiro , Rachel Goldberg Number of Episodes 9 Upcoming MCU Movies